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Holidays, Stages

The 2023 Gift Guide

Haven’t started your holiday shopping yet? Build your list with some of these picks to really wow all of your family and friends this year.

Bababoo and Friends: Lolo’s Boat Bead Maze. Motor skills game that promotes creativity and coordination skills. 12 months and up. bababooandfriends.com

CoComelon Deluxe Dancing JJ Doll. Press one of three buttons for your little one to learn how to dance with JJ in different ways. Ages two and up. target.com

Little Hometown Louisiana Baby Gift Set. This swaddle blanket, burp cloth, and bib combo feature magnolias, riverboats, crawfish, and fleur de lis. littlehometown.com

KIDdesigns CoComelon My First Sing-Along Toddler Boombox. Sing along to songs from the show with the included microphone. 18 months and up. amazon.com

My Buddy Blippi. Give Blippi a squeeze to hear 15 Blippi sounds and phrases. Ages three and up. amazon.com

CoComelon My Pet Bingo Plush Set. Nurturing toy that teaches your little one how to care for their pet. Ages two and up. target.com

Peg Perego Santa Fe Train. Let your little one conduct and ride in their own train. Ages 1 ½-3. us.pegperego.com

Batman Stunt Force Batmobile. Take your stunts to the next level with this RC car. Ages four and up. amazon.com

Beat The Parents: Disney Edition. Go head-to-head in Disney-themed drawing and active challenges. Ages eight and up. amazon.com

Bright Stripes Magic Scrunch Pillow: Kitty. Weave, loop, and scrunch your own kitty pillow.  brightstripes.co

Bright Stripes iHeart Art Color Harmony Kit. Create journaling pages using oil pastels, stencils, markers, and drawing paper. Ages seven and up. brightstripes.co

Canal Toys Slime DIY Magical Slime Potion Maker. Make your own slime potions with the included recipes. Ages six years and up. amazon.com

Collapsible Ocean Sensory Bin. Just add water and find the sea creatures hidden in the bin. 36 months and up. bighearttoys.com

Connetix Rainbow Magnetic Tiles–Mini Pack 24 Pieces. Explore shapes and colors in 2D and 3D. Ages three and up. connetixtiles.com

Crayola Color Chemistry Lab Set. Complete 16 experiments, including erupting volcanoes and glow worms. Ages 7-10. target.com

Crayola HD Coloring Kit. Features detailed coloring pages and high-pigmented colored pencils. Ages eight and up. walmart.com

Crayola Scribble Scrubbie Glow Lagoon. Color and customize ocean pets. Ages three and up. amazon.com

Crayola Ultimate Light Board. Display your art in a bold way by drawing on this light-up tracing pad. Ages 5-11. walmart.com

Crazy Aaron’s Mini Thinking Putty. This mini tin contains pieces of the original putty crafted in 1998. Ages three and up. crazyaarons.com

Glo Pals. Water-activated light-up bath toy characters. Ages three and up. glopals.com

Hedbanz Lightspeed. Guess as many cards as you can before your headband sings. Ages six and up. amazon.com

Jilly Bing. Jilly loves baking, and she even comes with a chef’s hat that changes into her friend, L’il Tart. jillybing.com

Ollie the Weighted Octopus. Infused with French lavender, Ollie encourages relaxation and helps reduce anxiety. Ages three and up. mindfulandcokids.com

Mobo Malibu from Mobo Cruisers. Designed for children and made with kid-size grips and seats. Ages 6-10. mobocruiser.com

OG Slimes. Slime is taken to the next level with fun themes, including Beach Towel, Bikini Bottom, and Chicken ‘N Waffles. ogslimes.com

P.Lushes Pets: Juicy Jam. Designer chic plush pets featuring vibrant, tropical designs. All ages. gund.com

Pix Brix Pixel Art. Create 2D and 3D art again and again using pixels. Ages six and up. pix-brix.com

Plus-Plus Inspired. Learn about an artist’s style, life, and work while creating a piece of their art. Ages seven and up. plusplususa.com 

Puzzle By Number Wreath. Deck the halls this season by building your own wreath. Ages five and up. plusplususa.com

Puzzle and Feeder Gift Set. Stimulate your mind and bring beauty and nature to your backyard. Includes bird feeder, birdseed, and a puzzle. happybirdwatcher.com

Rubik’s Coach Cube. Learn how to solve a Rubik’s cube through the peel-to-reveal method. Ages eight and up. amazon.com

Scentco Smencils and Smens. Enjoy gourmet scents perfect for the holiday season in all of your writings. Ages three and up. scentcoinc.com

T is for Tot Subscription Boxes. Get monthly, play-based activities delivered right to your door. Ages three to six. tisfortot.shop

Spy Labs: Master Detective Toolkit. Use forensic science to answer questions, gather evidence, and solve crimes. Ages eight and up. thamesandkosmos.com

The Elephant Project Save Them All Bundle. Bring home Kiki, Oba, and Lulu with proceeds supporting organizations that fight the poaching crisis and care for elephants. All ages. theelephantproject.com

Adventure Awaits Piggy Box. This keepsake box helps children practice saving, while learning about spending and the importance of being charitable. Ages 4-10. thepiggybox.com

Vivid Pop! Water-Based Paint Markers. Get creative with these non-toxic markers. Ages eight and up. ooly.com

YOU WISH! Magical Creatures Card Game. Challenge friends and family in this “Go Fish meets Uno” game. All ages. youwishgames.com

Jigsaw Puzzle Snax. These puzzles are great for on-the-go fun and make a perfect stocking stuffer. werkshoppe.com 

Woom 2 and Kids’ Helmet. A bike and helmet designed for a child’s use. Ages 3-4 ½, sizes XS-M.woom.com

AirCandy Inflatable Chair with Faux Fur Cover. Add style and comfort to a bedroom with this inflatable chair. All ages. poolcandy.net

Clue: WWII Spies & Espionage. High-stakes game where danger lurks in the shadows for six secret agents on a mission to carry out covert operations. Ages eight and up. nationalww2museum.org

The Lord of the Rings Adventure to Mount Doom. Players work together to guide Frodo on his quest to Mount Doom. Ages 10 and up. thamesandkosmos.com

Cloud Gaming Controller for iOS (Xbox Edition). Play console games on your iPhone with this gaming controller. All ages. riotpwr.com

B3 Bean Bag Bucketz. Toss the bean bags into the buckets to reach the highest score. amazon.com 

Blunt Metro Compact Umbrella. Throw this easy-to-transport umbrella in your bag for on-the-go rain protection. bluntumbrellas.com

CoolCura Go Feng Fu Ice Therapy. Sit back and relax and let the cooling method soothe your mind. coolcura.com

Essential Oils and Aromatherapy Gift Set. ‘Tis the season for relaxing with this set that includes a face spray, aromatherapy inhaler, and mini wool ball. kokokahnessentialoils.com

Leather Honey Leather Care Kit. Keep all-things leather looking brand new with this care kit. leatherhoney.com

Old Pine Candle Co. Gift these handmade soy candles with various scents, including Golden Hour, Summit, and Sweater Weather. oldpinecandleco.com

PaddleSmash. This outdoor game combines the best elements of Pickleball and Roundnet. paddlesmash.com

The Sash Bag–Black Faux. Features 10 pockets to store all of your essentials, and it’s extra comfy to wear. thesashbag.com

Wonderfold Stroller Wagon Mittens. The perfect combination of functionality and fashion. wonderfold.com

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